The City is seeking applicants to fill one (1) partial term Police Crime Prevention Commission position expiring June 2016.

The Police Crime Prevention Commission makes recommendations to the City Council relative to crime prevention and makes reports on programs, which might be initiated to help the Police Department and the citizens create a safer community. Commissioners are involved in public presentations, coordination of Neighborhood Watch groups and programs, and special community events. The commission consists of seven members who serve a four-year term. Applicants cannot be a full-time police officer.

The Police Crime Prevention Commission meets on the 3^rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Police Department Community Room at 300 L Street..

To be considered for this volunteer position, a completed application must be received in the office of the City Clerk no later than

5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 15, 2013.

An application is available at www.ci.antioch.ca.us or at the City Clerk’s counter.

Kevin Harvey

On Monday, August 5, 2013 at approximately 2:30 PM, the female victim was abducted at gunpoint by the suspect (later identified as 43-year-old Antioch resident Kevin Harvey) from the parking lot of the K-Mart department store at 3625 E. 18th Street in Antioch. The suspect then forced the victim to drive to various locations around the city of Antioch where she was sexually assaulted by him. The victim was ultimately able to escape from the suspect and run to a nearby residence where she summoned police. During the subsequent investigation, information was gathered pointing towards Kevin Harvey (a sex registrant) as the suspect.

The following day, on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at 3:40 PM, Harvey was involved in a weapon (handgun) brandishing incident at the Somersville Towne Center in Antioch. Antioch Patrol Officers responded and were able to capture Harvey as he tried to flee from them on foot. The pistol that Harvey used in the earlier kidnapping and sexual assault case was located with Harvey, as well. Harvey was later positively identified as the kidnapping/sexual assault suspect and questioned in that incident.

Additional evidence was gathered, also linking Harvey to that case. Harvey is currently in custody at the Contra Costa County Detention Facility in Martinez on multiple felony charges. This case is currently being prepared for criminal filing with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Joannides with the Antioch Police Department at (925)779-6931. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

Antioch residents will again celebrate National Night Out, this year, on Tuesday night, August 6 in over 30 neighborhoods to help fight crime throughout the city.

The event begins at 6 p.m. and lasts until dark.  So, join with your neighbors and learn how to keep your neighborhood safe.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the National Night Out. To learn more about the National Night Out, visit the National Association for Town Watch at www.natw.org.

By Lieutenant Robin Kelley, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

On Wednesday, July 31st Antioch Police Officers responded to Delta Fair Blvd and Buchanan Road on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located numerous shell casings in the street and quickly located the victim’s vehicle on Somersville Road just north of Buchanan Road.

Officers located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Victim #1, an adult male Richmond resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. Victim #2, an adult male Vallejo resident, was transported to an area hospital where he is listed in critical condition with serious injuries.

The suspect’s vehicle was described as a gold, 4-door, possibly Honda or Chevy, unknown model.

This investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Meads at (925) 779-6884. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH

Johnny Montanez

By Sergeant Morefield, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

On Tuesday, June 9, 2013 at approximately 8:54 AM, the Antioch Police Department arrested Antioch residents Johnny and Carol Montanez during a traffic stop on Hwy 4 and Lone Tree Way in the city of Antioch. Johnny Montanez was arrested on multiple counts of sexual assault and Carol was arrested for child endangerment. The arrests came after an investigation into allegations of physical and sexual abuse by Johnny and Carol Montanez, both age 38, on multiple members of their own family.

Carol Montanez

The case was brought before the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday, July 11, and both suspects have been charged for their crimes. Johnny Montanez is currently being held in Contra Costa County on $6,000,000 bail and Carol Montanez is being held on $250,000 bail. The case is still being investigated by the Antioch Police Department’s Investigations Bureau. No other information concerning this case will be released at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Lopez with the Antioch Police Department at (925)779-6937. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

By Sergeant Morefield, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

Yaoying Yang

Investigators were called in and ultimately seized approximately 300 marijuana plants from the home along with over 100 lbs. of processed marijuana which has a street value of approximately $300,000.

The case is still being investigated by the Antioch Police Department’s Special Operations Unit.

Jincheng Ye

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Mortimer with the Antioch Police Department at (925) 779-6941.

You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

By Sergeant Tom Fuhrmann, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

The suspect in the murder of 71-year-old Antioch resident Ronald Henry Rush on June 11, 2013 on Horseshoe Circle in Antioch, Ruslin Bazelyan, was located and taken into custody with the assistance of the U.S. Marshall’s Office on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 in the area of Vancouver, Washington. He was taken into custody without incident.

The investigation is ongoing and if you have any information, please contact your local police agency or the Antioch Police Department Investigations Bureau at (925) 779-6933. You may also text an anonymous tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

Vincent Basulto

By Lieutenant Diane Aguinaga, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

Several arrests have been made in relation to the stabbing/beating death of Daniel Ingram. All of those arrested are all Antioch residents: Vincent Basulto (11/13/94), Joshua Thayn (6/17/78), Rose Basulto (7/8/81) and Lynn Jaeger (7/10/59) – photos below.

The Antioch Police Department will be seeking charges with the DA’s office. Currently Vincent Basulto is being held for murder. Thayn, R. Basulto, and Jaeger are all being held on accessory charges. This homicide appears to have happened because of an argument over alleged stolen tools.

On Sunday, June 30, 2013 at 3:01 a.m. the Antioch Police Department responded to a stabbing at a residence in the 5000 block of Rodeo Circle. There, they found a 54 year man, deceased, suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Joshua Thayn

You may text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.

Rose Basulto

Lynn Jaeger